www.GetReadyMarin.org
The people of Marin County, CA face a multitude of hazards including: earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, and landslides. To address these public safety risks, a simple and free two-hour emergency preparedness program is being offered to all households in Marin County through the Get Ready Emergency Disaster Preparedness Program.
Get Ready is a collaborative effort among Bolinas, City of Belvedere, City of Larkspur, City of Mill Valley, City of Novato, City of San Rafael, County of Marin, Inverness, Kentfield Fire District, Marin County Fire Department, Novato Fire Protection District, Ross Valley Fire Department, Stinson Beach, Southern Marin Fire District, Town of Corte Madera, Town of Ross, and the Town of Tiburon.
THE GOAL:
The Get Ready programs goal is to prepare 100% of households in Marin County with the necessary skills and information to survive and cope with a disaster for five to seven days.
 Citizen trainings begin October 1, 2007.
 Instructors will be trained starting in August 2007.
THE BENEFITS:
 Prepared citizens means reduced injuries and illnesses due to a disaster
 A reduction to the over-burdened emergency first responders
 A reduction to the over-burdened hospitals and urgent care centers
 A reduction in the financial burden the city will bear due to disaster
 A stronger community: people helping each other
 Gain the necessary information to protect your family during a disaster
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
 Get trained!
 Display business posters provided by the Get Ready program
 Spread the word! Let your neighbors know about the program
 Recommend someone you think would make an excellent trainer
 Host a training by providing a venue in your home or business
 Build your business while supporting the program with store coupons for supplies
 Monetary donations of any amount support the success of this critical campaign
YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
For more information, please contact: Marin County Disaster & Citizen Corps Council @ (415) 499-6584 or oes@co.marin.ca.us
Location:
Marin County, California Local Government
Marin County Disaster & Citizen Corps Council
San Rafael, CA. 94903
POC Name:
Marin County Disaster & Citizen Corps Council
POC Phone:
(415) 499-6584
POC Email:
oes@co.marin.ca.us
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Event Dates
Start Date
End Date
Sat Sep 29 10:00:00 EDT 2007
Sat Sep 29 10:00:00 EDT 2007
Mon Sep 28 12:00:00 EDT 2020
Mon Sep 28 12:00:00 EDT 2020
2007-10-01 06:00:00.0
2007-10-01 06:00:00.0
2007-08-30 23:45:00.0
2007-08-30 23:45:00.0
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